LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
New babies, moms making history, fresh insights on trans parents, advances in reproductive science, political progress, and more! Here’s what’s happening that I haven’t covered already.
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LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Have a read of some stories for and about LGBTQ parents and our kids that I haven’t covered elsewhere, including ones about sports stars, securing your family’s legal ties, talking with kids about anti-LGBTQ bias, and more!
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here’s the latest roundup of some things happening in the world of LGBTQ parenting that I haven’t covered elsewhere! There’s a Disney first; views of LGBTQ parental rights in Japan, Peru, and Bulgaria; a trans dad speaking out; assisted reproduction in a fast-food restaurant bathroom; and more.
Osaka First Japanese City to Recognize Same-Sex Foster Parents
The city of Osaka, Japan has become the first municipality in the country to recognize a same-sex couple as foster parents.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
This roundup takes us around the world, and also updates one of the longest running and most contentious custody cases involving same-sex parents.
Talking to Kids About Japan’s Earthquake
Have you spoken with your kids about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan? We’ve touched on it with our seven-year-old, trying to provide some insight into the world beyond our borders—but also wondering whether too much detail will just scare him. So far, I think we’ve managed a balance, though we’ve avoided talking about nuclear
Thinking of Japan
Like many of us, my thoughts have been much with the people of Japan over the past few days. If your personal circumstances allow, you may want to consider giving to relief efforts through the Rainbow World Fund, a “an all-volunteer international humanitarian service agency based in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and friends community.”
Weekly Political Roundup
Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the progressive conference Netroots Nation. Blogger Lane Hudson confronted him on DADT and DOMA. Hudson explains why. The Anchorage Assembly approved an ordinance that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, credit, public accommodations, and housing. It includes exemptions for churches and other